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Fresh water flows out of City connection

Suddenly, when I run my water pump for using on-board water, the water spews out of the city connection. What's that all about? Didn't happen yesterday when I used it.I have a Shurflo 4008-101-E65 rated at 55 psi. It replaced a 40 psi pump.Is there s...

donajohn by Explorer
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Base Rail Bent

I just noticed the front base rail, the rails in the bed of the truck the hitch attaches too, is bent. It is the rail closest to the cab. There are three bolts securing it to the truck. It is bent on the driver's side of the center bolt.So what did I...

Wheel Bearings with a potential problem

This past weekend I pulled the tires/wheels off the 5er. Our trailer has the EZ Lube system. One of the brake drums was wet on the outside. The wetness came from the center of the drum where the EZ lube zerk is located. Do you think this is just an i...

New to fifth wheeling

My wife and I are in the process of buying a fifth wheel,and just bought our tow vehicle, a 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 and love it. My question is what hitch to buy. The company that installed some accessories told be that the BMW ball assembly with a...

Curlida by Explorer
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New Fifth Wheel

folks moved from a 33 foot ttavel trailer to a 32 foot outback 5th wheel. difference is unreal, gas milage went from 7.5 to 10 plus a gallon. we love it, fireplace three slides and rear living with recliners and surround sound.Question. do we grease ...

your thoughts on hitch jaws

I had a hyjacker hitch before and when it locked a solid steel bar would slide across locking the king pin. I am installing a reese 16k now that has two "jaws" that come around the king pin leaving the split between the two right in the middle of th...

Rich_Mar by Explorer
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Montana high country quality

I just recently sold my 40' diesel motor home and are now looking for a fifthwheel. We will only tow it approx. 1,500 miles a year in the form of 3, one week trips. We originally wanted a 2016 Montana 3160rl but I have started looking at the Montana ...

Hedgehog by Explorer
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Valve stem diameter

I am going to replace tires soon and go from d to e rated tire. I will be using a tpms and need to go to a metal valve stem. How can I tell what diameter valve stem to order without removing the existing stem? My wheels are the factory aluminum wheel...

rjsd1 by Explorer
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Looking for advice on triple axle/larger THs

DW and I have been looking for a new toyhauler to full time in. We seem to be drawn to the 40+ footers because of the much roomier living rooms and extra kitchen counter space. My current TH is 35 foot double axle that weighs 13,600 loaded.How will a...